lo and behold

When you’re watching something day in and day out… you don’t always notice growth or change. The daily increase is just too small to observe. Often, we need to step back and monitor change throughout a much bigger time frame. We’d probably view the progress more accurately if we laid it at the Father’s feet and then came back later to see what He’s done.

Here’s a visual for you:

This hydrangea was a new-baby-hospital gift from my good friend Carrie & family. It came to us in a little 6-inch pot. The blooms were originally blueish in color… so appropriate for a baby boy. As you can see, in one year’s time, the plant has flourished!  My green-thumb hubby transplanted it into this large pot, and it just went wild! These hydrangeas are one of the most beautiful blooms in our backyard.

It nearly took my breath away when I saw little Levi standing next to the thriving plant.  Lo and behold!! I was reminded that growth DOES happen. Even when it doesn’t feel like there’s any movement, any upward motion, any progress.

Feeling stagnant? Focused on your failures? Take a look back and ask the Lord to show you how far you’ve come. He will point out the work that He has faithfully overseen in your life. He has been tending to your needs and challenging you in certain areas. You are growing. You are flourishing. According to Ephesians 2:10, you are His handiwork!